Nerchappattu

Nerchappattu is usually performed to ease painful, difficult or protracted labor (child delivery). Literally, the word 'nerchappattu' means ‘an offering song.’ It is performed by four to six persons. The performers recite the lines from Badrumala, Mohiddinmala, Riffaimala, Hydermala and Sidhiquemala, sitting on the kayyalas (earthern protective walls) outside the house. It is believed that nerchappattu helps women relieve the labor pain.